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152: How Industrial Technology Is Creating a Better, Faster, Stronger America – Interview with Author Nick Santhanam

This week I welcome Nick Santhanam to the show. Nick is the CEO of  Fernweh Group, and the co-author of a brand new book The Titanium Economy coming out October 25th in bookstores and available for pre-order on Amazon.  While Silicon Valley titans dominate the headlines nowadays, many of the fastest-growing, most profitable companies in the US are firms…

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151: 11 Simple Tools to Grow Your Business – Interview with Kevin Donlin

This week, I welcome Kevin Donlin to the podcast. Kevin is the author of Marketing Multipliers: 11 Simple Tools to Grow Your Business.  Kevin has been in marketing since 1994, when he sold one of the first ebooks — on Usenet, for $10, payable by check. From 1995 to 1998, he was Webmaster for FedEx.com,…

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Episode 146: Gratitude Strategies to Create a Workplace Culture That ROCKS! – Interview with Lisa Ryan

This week, I welcome Lisa Ryan back to the show to share some takeaways from her brand new book Thank You Very Much. Lisa will be the keynote speaker at POLYCON22 and attendees will receive a free signed copy. Because of Lisa’s experience in a variety of industries including executive recruiting, healthcare, industrial sales, and welding, she relates easily to attendees at…

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Episode 144: Making the Best Decisions on Material Substitutions During Supply Shortages

This week, Andrew Pokelwaldt, the director of certifications & training with the ACMA joins me to discuss what buyers at every company need to know when making the best decisions on material substitutions – whether it be resins, initiators, or gelcoats.  POLYCON 2022 is right around the corner. This 3-day convention will be PACKED FULL…

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Episode 143: Mobile Advertising Strategies for Small Businesses

On this episode, Amanda Read of Read Mobile Marketing joins me on the show to discuss mobile advertising strategies that small businesses can use to create better engagement and drive more sales.  

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Episode 141: Interview with Megan Multanen, Founder of Women in the Composites Industry

This week I welcome Megan Multanen, one of the founders of Women in the Composites Industry. Megan is the co-CEO at Bestbath based in Caldwell, Idaho. The rapid growth of composites holds great promise for many current and emerging market segments.  Members of Women in the Composites Industry are an integral part of a fast-growing and committed network of women that…

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Episode 139: Improving Quality Production & Employee Development – Discussing the Benefits of CCT Training Programs with Andrew Pokelwaldt

This week Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me on the show to discuss the Composites Certification Training programs that are offered to help improve quality production and boost employee development at every level of an organization.  The ACMA’s standardized composite process training with CCT Certifications are designed for technicians, engineers, quality, safety, and technical sales personnel.  Nine certification specialties…

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Episode 137: How Harley-Davidson Transformed a Tarnished Image Into An Iconic Brand

This week I welcome Robert Grede on the podcast. Robert is the author of the book Rebuilding the Brand: How Harley-Davidson Became King of the Road.  In the early 1980s, Harley-Davidson was on the verge of bankruptcy. In the public’s opinion, the quality was substandard. Harleys leaked oil and were often broken down. Today, Harley-Davidson is…

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Episode 135: Discussing The Buzz & Polycon with Chris Hurdleston and A Great Story on the Rebuilding of Harley Davidson

This week Chris Hurdleston of ACS joins me on the show to discuss some takeaways from last month’s networking event for ICPA members in Atlanta and some of the feedback he received. We’ll also discuss Polycon which is coming up right around the corner. You can get registered at https://polyconevent.com/polycon-2021-registration. Plus, I reference a great book…

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Episode 134: Discussing ACMA CCT Certification & Training Content for Cast Polymer/ Composites Manufactures

This week Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me again on the show to discuss the ACMA’s CCT Certification and Training Content resource center that is available to members and non-members. This Education Hub is a great destination for composites resources for CCT training & testing, recorded webinars, conference proceedings, ANSI standards,  regulatory information, customized manufacturing training, and…

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